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We help New Yorkers access information & use technology. We want New York’s governments to work for the people, by the people, for the digital era. #civictech #opendata #pitech

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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · Nov 13
BetaNYC is a civic organization dedicated to improving lives in New York through civic design, technology, and data.

We help all New Yorkers access information and use technology for the public interest. #CivicTech #OpenData #PiTech #ServiceDesign
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New week, new civic tech reads. ✅

ICYMI: NYC School of Data is coming back for TWO days! We have the latest in this week’s newsletter, plus more ways to plug into NYC civic tech.

Check it out! beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Volunteering = the best way to plug into the community 💙

Help us run NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data the weekend of March 28–29 @ CUNY Law.

Apply: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Do you work in tech?

We’re building stronger pathways into public interest tech and civic tech, and we want to hear from people in the field.

Share what you’re seeing and help guide what comes next. beta.nyc/wfd-surveys
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February 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Bring a question, bring an idea: NYC School of Data and UnSchool of Data are happening March 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law! 🎉

🎟️ Register and get your tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026
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February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Want a behind-the-scenes role at School of Data + UnSchool of Data this year?

We’d love your help welcoming attendees and keeping sessions on track!

📝 Apply by March 3: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer
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February 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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If you have been thinking about joining your Community Board, now is the moment. Deadlines are coming up, and we pulled key reminders in this week’s newsletter.

Get the latest updates: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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February 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Behind every NYC dataset is a story about our neighborhoods, from housing to parks to schools. 📊

Join our Discovering NYC Open Data online class to learn how to dig into those stories and understand your city in new ways.

📅 Monday, Feb 9, 2026 at 6 pm ET
🔗 RSVP: www.beta.nyc/event/e260209
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February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data = a weekend for #opendata, public interest tech, and service design. Join us on March 28 and 29!

Register: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026

#civictech #opendata #servicedesign
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February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Want to make a real impact where you live? Community Board applications are closing soon, and we are sharing reminders and resources in this week’s NYC civic tech newsletter, plus more news, tools, and opportunities.

Catch Week 6: beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Like helping at community events? Volunteer for NYC School of Data and UnSchool of Data on March 28–29! It’s a great way to meet NYC’s open data + civic tech folks. 💓

Apply today: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer
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February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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We get this question a lot: “How can I volunteer my professional skills?”

Our answer is often: Have you thought about your Community Board? Community Boards are a unique & real point of influence & they need neighbors who can translate data into decisions.

Learn more: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Coming for NYC School of Data? Stay for UnSchool of Data the next day—an unconference where attendees pitch sessions and build the agenda. Join us March 28 and 29 at CUNY School of Law!

🎟️ Grab your tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026
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February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Wednesday, 2/4/26 from 9:30-11am ET, join Dr. Britton Williams, Jaclyn Reyes, & Dr. Jill Chonody for "Visual and Participatory Methods in Social Welfare Research" online & in person (breakfast included!) in CUNY Graduate Center Room 6203.02. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Call for volunteers! 📣

Join the team behind NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data. Help with check-in, wayfinding, rooms, and more.

Apply by March 3: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer
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February 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Hey #civictech fam, have you heard the news? 👀

NYC School of Data is TWO Days this year, taking place March 28–29 @ CUNY Law.

🎟️ Grab your tickets: schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026
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February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Many of us are trying to stay grounded. In moments like this, it helps to remember: we all have something to offer each other.

If you’re supporting neighbors or showing up to protest, this week’s newsletter shares reporting and resources.

Read here: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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We’re recruiting friendly volunteers for NYC School of Data + UnSchool of Data (Mar 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law). Want to help make the weekend run smoothly? 🙌 🫶

Apply by Mar 3: schoolofdata.nyc/2026-volunteer
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February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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We've posted the video to YouTube. Thanks @isoclive.bsky.social for the edits and post-production.

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January 31, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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There are too many urgent questions facing NYC and the country to limit our community conversations to a single day.

That’s why NYC School of Data 2026 is expanding to two days: one day of sessions, followed by a collaborative unconference.

Full newsletter here: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Early bird gets the worm!

Our annual #civictech #opendata #servicedesign conference, NYC School of Data, is back as a 2-day weekend! To celebrate a decade of community, we’re doubling the fun! 🎂

Mar 28–29 @ CUNY School of Law.

🎟️ Grab your early bird tickets today! schoolofdata.nyc/earlybird2026
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January 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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🥁🥁🥁 NYC School of Data 2026 is coming, and this year it’s a two-day adventure!

March 28: three floors of talks, workshops & conversations
March 29: an unconference to keep building together

Early-bird tickets & our call for volunteers launch this Saturday!

Learn more: www.beta.nyc/newsletter-2...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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BetaBagels is brewing… you know what that means!! 👀

Join us this Friday, January 30, at 9:30 am for a virtual conversation on Community Boards and civic engagement in NYC. Bring your bagel and beverage of choice! 🥯

Register: www.beta.nyc/betabagels013
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Step inside NYC’s Public Interest Tech “living lab” at the Oculus. 🎉 ✨

This week's newsletter includes a recap of the NYC PIT Pop-Up Relaunch, information on BetaBagels, and much more!

Read the newsletter: www.beta.nyc//newsletter-...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM